Part Time Medical Director Detox/Residential

Compass Health Systems, PA; Waelder (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Health Systems, PA in Texas is seeking a Part-Time Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP programs. This role focuses on medical governance, supervision, and regulatory compliance rather than direct patient care.

You will lead clinical staff, review treatment protocols, participate in governance meetings, and ensure quality improvement initiatives while maintaining a flexible schedule (about 20 hours per month).

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active Texas medical license
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or related specialty preferred
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, residential, PHP and/or IOP settings preferred
• DEA registration

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the facility's continuum of substance use and behavioral health services.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Nurse Practitioners and other medical staff as required.
• Review and sign off on medical documentation, treatment plans, protocols, and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and leadership meetings.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance on quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Support utilization review, risk management, and clinical governance activities.
• Be available for consultation regarding clinical and operational matters as needed.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Team leadership

Education

MD or DO degree

Active Texas medical license

Board Certification in Addiction Medicine/ Psychiatry/ Family/ Internal Medicine

DEA registration

Job description

Detox | Residential | PHP | IOP Programs

We are seeking a Part-Time Medical Director to provide clinical oversight and leadership for a growing behavioral health and substance use treatment program serving patients across Detoxification, Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a flexible leadership role with meaningful impact and minimal time commitment. The position focuses on medical oversight, supervision, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance rather than direct patient care.

Position Highlights

• 20 hours per month
• On-site presence required twice monthly
• Remaining responsibilities performed remotely/virtually
• No call requirements
• No direct patient care responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the facility's continuum of substance use and behavioral health services.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Nurse Practitioners and other medical staff as required.
• Review and sign off on medical documentation, treatment plans, protocols, and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and leadership meetings.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance on quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Support utilization review, risk management, and clinical governance activities.
• Be available for consultation regarding clinical and operational matters as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, detoxification services, residential treatment, PHP, and/or IOP settings strongly preferred.
• Previous Medical Director or leadership experience is a plus.
• DEA registration.

Compensation

• Independent Contractor (1099) opportunity available.
• Flexible schedule with approximately 20 hours per month commitment.